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888 SYD

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,825 mi
Last recorded63,825 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 SYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 63,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure Light On

Pass 24 Jun 2024 61,231 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread - RunFlat tyre - ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre worn seriously in (inner) edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,180 miles

offside front wheel has a small buckle on inner rim

Pass 2 May 2017 42,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,647 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,623 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 21,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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888 SYD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 888 SYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 888 SYD registered?

888 SYD is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is 888 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 SYD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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